Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7359

House Bill Would Ban Somali Immigration for 25 Years Under Rep. Gill's Proposal

Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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This bill, introduced by Representative Gill of Texas, would stop the U.S. government from giving visas or legal immigration status to people from Somalia for the next 25 years. The proposal states that the government's main job is to protect the safety and interests of its own citizens.
The ban would apply to almost everyone from Somalia who is not already here. However, there are exceptions for people who were already living in the U.S. legally before the law starts, people with green cards, and certain foreign government officials or diplomats.
The policy would also make it much harder for citizens of Somalia to ask for legal help to stay in the country if they are facing deportation. It removes certain protections that usually allow people to stay if they fear for their safety in their home country.
If this bill becomes law, the restrictions would stay in place for two and a half decades. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security would be the only officials allowed to approve the specific exceptions mentioned in the bill.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

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Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2015)

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Forbes·about 2 months ago

'Americans Are Furious': Brandon Gill Proposes Somali Immigration Moratorium

In a speech on the House floor, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) formally proposed a 25-year moratorium on immigration for Somalians. He argued that the policy is necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty and national security, citing high rates of welfare usage and fraud within the community.

RedState·about 2 months ago

Texas Rep. Gill Introduces Bill Slamming Brakes on Somali Immigration in Wake of Massive Fraud Scandal

Representative Brandon Gill introduced the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act to pause immigration from Somalia for 25 years. The legislation follows reports of a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota involving members of the Somali community.

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